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Dixon Elementary

Elementary School · Dixon Elem · Dixon, MT

An elementary school in Dixon, MT where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 10, Dixon, MT 59831

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.8:1
District spending per student$22,732
Chronic Absenteeism85.7%

Students at Dixon Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 40 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dixon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average394/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,594

Median home value

$155,600

Median rent

$688/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

30.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Dixon Elem

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$22,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dixon Elementary is listed in Dixon Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dixon Elementary

Dixon Elementary is a public elementary school in Dixon, MT, part of Dixon Elem, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dixon Elementary

What grades does Dixon Elementary serve?

Dixon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Dixon Elementary?

Dixon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dixon Elementary rank in MT?

Dixon Elementary ranks #388 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Dixon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Dixon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dixon Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dixon Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dixon Elementary a charter school?

No, Dixon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dixon Elementary a Title I school?

No, Dixon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dixon Elementary?

100.0% of students at Dixon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sanders County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
85.7%
Area population (ZIP 59831)
588
Area median age
30.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59831; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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